In those days before Christmas when all through the house,
preparations and planning for glad tidings to announce.
When what above the fireplace should appear?
An empty space, which proved nothing to fear.
While others fruitcakes and cookies are making,
I decide instead it's time to be painting.
A red poinsettia I see that's giant in size.
All the better, my dear to dazzle one's eyes.
I will model my flower in the style of O'Keefe.
And the background, ... the background, it will be in gold leaf!
The glue nicely tacky would last all of an hour.
Enough gold leaf however, those chances were dower.
I know a supplier. The place isn't too far.
It was with this plan we raced for the car.
With Len as my wheel man, I was poised to jump.
At the red light I leaped landing with a thump.
This art supply store closes at precisely six o'clock,
and with no parking, Len was circling the block.
Then home again in but a flash,
gold leaf applied to finish the task.
Oh, and gives a glorious glow.
Twinkling like the new fallen snow,
to wish you a Christmas of good cheer,
and blessings throughout the coming year!
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